Historic Nogales
In Nogales, Historic Main Street is a place filled with wonder from across the border and around the world.
The “Little” Mercado
Through a grant funded by Housing and Urban Development, Nogales Community Development developed land on Morley Avenue in the Nogales business district. The primary objective of this project has been to assist individuals and businesses in becoming more financially independent.
Located in the heart of the Nogales business district, The “Little” Mercado offers small enterprises a centrally located place to operate their business.
Today this Entrepreneurial Development Area on Morley Avenue is called The “Little” Mercado in honor of John Little, a Nogales resident and former board member whose guidance moved the Nogales Main Street Program is a positive direction. Located in the heart of the Nogales business district, The “Little” Mercado offers small enterprises a centrally located place to operate their business and features additional parking for the downtown area. Business plan development and financial management training is available to any business interested in participating.
Farmer’s Market
The Little Mercado also hosts events such as the Nogales Mercado Farmer’s Market and First Fridays. The Nogales Mercado—which takes place on Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m., and from 3 – 6 p.m. in the winter—is a weekly farmer’s market where local growers and vendors offer fresh and healthy food options to the community (Click here for more information).
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For further information, please contact Nogales Community Development.
Historic Ambos Nogales: Two Sister Cities Were One
At one time, Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, were one big, relaxed two-nation border community. The urban fabric is now split in two, separated by an international border, yet the two communities, called Ambos Nogales, remain heavily reliant on each other. Ambos Nogales continues to share its families, cultures, heritages, economies and identities. The communities of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, México comprise the largest international border community in Arizona, with an estimated combined population exceeding 400,000 people.